[Joe 6-pack]

"The Army has never been known for being highly flexible in it’s institutional thinking with regards to rank/grade, leadership roles, schooling etc..."

Agreed. Our Army has historically succeeded in spite of itself, and some of its biggest obstacles have been of its own making. It really is a tribute to the American attitude and spirit and our unique approach to warfighting. I don't think any other army in the world could function in the manner ours has based simply on culture. We have normaly taken a few bloody noses like Kasserine Pass or TF Smith, and bounced back smartly.

The problem I foresee is that the American culture is changing much more rapidly than the Army will be able to adapt, and it's going to have a horrible impact on our ability fight. I hope I'm wrong.

[TADSLOS]

The problem I foresee is that the American culture is changing much more rapidly than the Army will be able to adapt, and it's going to have a horrible impact on our ability fight. I hope I'm wrong.

Not only that, but the deeply embedded social engineers won't allow for any adaptations that doesn't fit their leftist agenda.

[donozark]

Desmond Doss was a damned fine Army Medic. But would he have made a good NCO? Hardly. He was a conscientious objector, or c-o as they were known in my day.

The Specialist Grades did confuse many as to exactly what authority they had. What specific rank did it correspond with, etc.